Berkshire Pork Chops With Pan Fried Fingerling Potatoes And Wilted Kale Recipes

PAN-FRIED BREADED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Lay pork chops on a baking sheet, and season well on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Combine eggs and milk in a low, flat bowl. Season with salt, pepper and the small pinch of cayenne.
• Sprinkle flour generously over the chops on both sides, then shake off excess.
• Submerge the floured chops in the egg mixture, and turn them over several times to coat well. Leave chops in egg mixture for 5 minutes.
• Use your left hand to remove a chop from the batter and drain off excess liquid. Place chop on a baking sheet and, with your right hand, heavily sprinkle with bread crumbs on both sides. Repeat with remaining chops.
• Sprinkle each chop again with crumbs, patting with your hand to make sure crumbs adhere and coat well. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to fry.
• Set a wide cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add clarified butter to a depth of 1/2 inch. When butter is hot, lay in the chops without crowding, and let them fry very gently, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until beautifully golden brown. (Turn down heat if they seem to be browning too fast.) If your pan is small, cook in 2 batches and keep finished chops warm in a 250-degree oven.
• Blot cooked chops on paper towels. Transfer to a warm platter or individual plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

KALE-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes longer. Mix in the kale, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chicken broth, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Place the pork chops on top of the kale mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Divide the pork chops among 4 plates and spoon the kale mixture over them. Serve immediately.